Element record L7491 - Results from Trial Trenches, Chapel Yard, Kimberley

Summary

WALL (Medieval); ARTEFACT SCATTER (Medieval)

Location

Grid reference SK 50050 44399 (point)
Map sheet SK54SW
District Broxtowe
Civil Parish Kimberley, Broxtowe

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

The principal feature uncovered (in Trench I) was a deposit of limestone rubble running along the edge of the platform. From the rubble and the soil around and under it came numerous sherds of Med pottery. In Trenches II and III substantial rubble was uncovered, with a possible wall face in each trench. The rubble in Trenches I and II also incorporated quantities of iron slag, one fragment of which appears to preserve the shape of its bowl furnace. In addition to the pottery already mentioned, other finds included iron nails, glazed tile and stone spindle whorl. Interpreted as a domestic site, possibly a croft on the edge of the Med village. The pottery indicated occupation until at least 1300 AD. (1)
Grid ref centred.
See M2238 for Church, M8931 for malt kiln, M2074 for shrunken village.


Data Held (Document). SNT2647.

(1), Chapel Yard Kimberley Archive

<1> Bishop MW, 1978, Chapel Yard, Kimberley: Interim Report on Trial Excavation (Feb 1978) (Unpublished document). SNT1832.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Document: Data Held.
  • <1> Unpublished document: Bishop MW. 1978. Chapel Yard, Kimberley: Interim Report on Trial Excavation (Feb 1978).

Finds (4)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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